Former Abia State governor, Orji Kalu, has argued that he is the most important politician in the South-East and not Peter Obi.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Kalu downplayed Obi’s political relevance in the region.
He insisting that his political achievements surpass that of Obi, who is enjoying popularity among Nigerian youths since 2023.
“He (Obi) is not my leader, I am the most important politician from that zone,” Kalu boasted.
“I have won two states before under PPA. I ran for president before , my 4.9 million votes in 2007 are still there. We achieved a lot with PPA. We had ministers, ambassadors, and other appointments under President Yar’Adua.”
Responding to a question on his future political ambitions, Kalu said age would not deter him from running for president if given the opportunity, citing former U.S. President Donald Trump as an example.
“If I’m healthy and God gives me life, I can still contest. The question is not age, it’s competency.
“It’s about what is in my brain and what I can deliver.”
When asked whether he believed Igbos should rally behind Obi ahead of future elections.
